Fansigns are essentially another form of meet-and-greet event, where fans have the chance to see and interact with their favourite idols up close. These events often lead to many memorable moments and sometimes viral content.
K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) recently held a fansign event in Shanghai, where fans had the opportunity not only to receive autographs from the members, but also to present them with quirky items to try on and pose with. Here are some of the highlights that went viral:
Vernon in silly hats & costumes
It’s not unusual for fans to gift their idols with quirky and adorable headpieces to wear during such events. However, for some reason, many seemed to have the same idea when it came to gifting Vernon (버논) with hats. The idol was seen wearing a variety of items, including a Statue of Liberty headpiece, a rooster hat, a monocle, Hello Kitty ears and fox ears.
He was even spotted trying on costumes such as an apron and a bulletproof vest. Fans were amused by his reactions and how he looked in these quirky outfits, with photos of him quickly going viral on social media. Some even began to wonder whether a single individual was behind all the amusing costume gifts.
Fanboy touching Mingyu’s muscles
@songyu553 mingyu with a fanboy. he let him to hold his hand and touch his bicep 😭 ctto #mingyu #kimmingyu #seventeen #seventeen17_official #svt #svtcarat #carats #kpop #foryou #fyp #foryoupage
When it comes to male idol groups, the majority of fans are understandably female, but there’s also a notable number of male fans. One such fan made all the girls jealous when he met Mingyu (민규) in person. During a fansign event, he asked if he could touch the idol’s biceps, and Mingyu happily obliged. Many took to Twitter to express their envy, wishing they had either the same opportunity or the courage to ask, like the fanboy did.
Of course, there were a few more memorable moments during the fansign, but these two garnered the most attention on social media. Which was your favourite part of the recent fansign?
